Maritime Museum to feature new steam propulsion exhibit By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Mason County Historical Society’s two museums, Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village, will open for the season on Saturday, May 2. Attendees will notice some changes at both facilities this year. A new exhibit titled “The Age of Steam” has replaced the long-standing…
LOWELL — Flipstar Gymnastics had incredible success at the Michigan Xcel State Championship meet this past weekend sweeping the State Champion Team title at all levels entered (Xcel Bronze, Xcel Silver, Xcel Gold and Boy’s 4X4) in addition to 12 All-Around State Champions and 49 individual event State Champions. All four of Flipstar’s state champion teams beat the runner-up team…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — A driver involved in the two-vehicle crash at US 10-31 and Brye Road Monday morning, April 28, told investigators that the brakes failed on their vehicle, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The driver stated the brakes failed on their vehicle while attempting to turn north onto Brye Road from US 10,” said Sheriff Cole. “The…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly is accusing the Mason County Board of Commissioners of making decisions impacting her office’s duties and its personnel without her consultation. During the April 15, 2025 regular monthly meeting of the commission, a resolution was presented to move the accounts payable and payroll duties from the Mason…
LANSING — Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) mapping technician Ted Weinert was recently honored by the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan with a Distinguished Service Award at the 2025 CRA Highway Conference. Distinguished Service Awards recognize road agency staff and commissioners who have dedicated their time and service in an outstanding manner to the advancement of the county road…
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